Through Two Rounds of NY SWIMS Funding, $200 Million Awarded to 57 Projects Advancing Safe Swimming Access Across New York State Supports Municipal and Nonprofit Aquatic Facility Improvements; View Full List of Awardees Here Part of Governor Hochul’s ‘Unplug and Play’ Initiative Encouraging Families To Stay Active and Outdoors. Press Release – Monday, December 29, 2025. […]
MANSFIELD, PA. – The Mansfield Alumni Association Board of Directors announced three recipients of the Commonwealth University-Mansfield Alumni Legacy Scholarship for 2026. The Alumni Legacy Scholarship preserves Mansfield’s legacy by supporting academically gifted students with close family ties to Mansfield graduates. Recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship in the spring semester. Paige Gumaer is a
PennDOT Release – December 2025. Image created by FNN. Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and
Carl Wayne Van Ness, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on Wednesday, December 1, 1943, in Roseville, PA, a son of Jay and Myrtle (Knapp) Van Ness. He was married to Lynnette (Smith) Van Ness. Carl
FNN Article © Friday, December 26, 2025. TIOGA, PA – (UPDATE) – Power was restored around 10:00 PM to the majority of those that were hit by a power outage on Friday, December 26, 2025. Most of the 120 who lost power had it restored nearly an hour and a half earlier than expected. As
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – Thursday, December 25, 2025. LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Eight Mansfield student-athletes were named to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Fall 2025 Academic All-Conference Team, the conference announced Tuesday, Dec 23. Mansfield’s honorees include: Men’s Cross Country · Rylan Ebner Women’s Cross Country · Marissa Allen · Allyson Lewis Field Hockey · Jenna Duke · Melanie Esh
FNN Article © Wednesday, December 24, 2025. LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, PA – A single vehicle accident occurred along the Route 15 Highway possibly in the southbound lane near Mile Marker 165 on Tuesday, December 23 2025, a few minutes before noon. A female driver reported that she had spun out and lost control before she ended
PSP-Towanda Release – December 2025. CANTON, PA – On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, around 8:30 PM, Pennsylvania State Troopers were investigating an separate incident. While investigating Troopers made contact with 39-year-old Steven Hall of Canton, PA, in the area of 229 Troy Street in Canton Borough. While attempting to place Hall in the back of
CU-Mansfield Release – December 19, 2025. MANSFIELD, PA. – Peggy Dettwiler, retired director of choral activities at Commonwealth University-Mansfield, has committed a portion of her estate to support choral music at Mansfield through the Mansfield University Mountaineer Foundation. Dettwiler served as director of choral activities at Mansfield for 35 years, transforming a small rural program
FNN Article © Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Image #1 provided by A. M. Other two sent to FNN. COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA – Blossburg fire and EMS crews responded a single vehicle rollover crash back on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025, around 8:30 AM. The accident occurred in the area of 418 East Creek Road in
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in their final game of conference play of 2025 on Sunday, Dec. 21, against California (PA), With winning team taking the game with a score of 83-62. Delilah Nazih lead with 17 points and seven rebounds. Katie Sheeler added 16 points
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, December 20, against Seton Hill with the Griffins pulling away 89-61. LaQuan Byrd led the Mountaineers with 17 points, including four three-pointer. Juju Pagan added 11 points. Seton Hill (9-3, 3-1 PSAC) established
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University women’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Saturday, December 20, against Seton Hill, resulting in a Griffin victory 94-43. Delilah Nazih collect 20 points for the team a career high. KJ Gordon added seven points and six rebounds. Seton Hill (7-2, 3-0
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. INDIANA, Pa. – The Mansfield University men’s basketball team competed in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference action on Tuesday, December 16, against Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as the Mountaineers fell 111–71. Sterling Scott led Mansfield (1–7, 0–2 PSAC) with 14 points. Nasir Brown added 13 points off the bench, while LaQuan Byrd contributed 10 points
CU-Mansfield Sports Release – December 2025. INDIANA, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers dropped a PSAC crossover road contest to #10 IUP, by a score of 110-48, on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Katie Sheeler was the leading scorer for the Mountaineers netting 16 points, and was a perfect 6-6 from the free throw line. Sheeler also pulled down
Ruth G. (Zbierowski) Davis, 99, of Morris, formerly of Medford, OR, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Broad Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wellsboro, PA. She was born November 24, 1926, in Milwaukee, WI, to Frank and Barbara (Hodan) Zbierowski. She graduated from high school, and worked as a quality control supervisor for
Elinor Kay Witter, age 93, of Osceola, PA, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born on Friday, November 11, 1932, in Blossburg, PA, she was a daughter to the late Milton and Katherine (Croft) Allen. Richard Witter married Kay in the 1950s, spending their whole lives together before his passing in
Myrna J. Graham, age 85, of Wellsboro, PA, formerly of Jacksonville Beach, FL, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born on Thursday, May 9, 1940, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of the late Clifford and Kathryn (Wagner) Graham. She was formerly employed by Mosher’s 5 & 10 and the Mansfield Motor Inn. She
Jacob L. Burkett, age 84, of Mansfield, PA, formerly of Smithsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Green Home in Wellsboro, PA. He married the love of his life, Betty L. (Reed) Burkett, on June 9, 1962, sharing an incredible 63 years of marriage together. Born on April 15, 1941,
Commonwealth University Release – December 18, 2025. Shown, from left, are Abigail Stretch, Lexi Silvis, Trisha Gilbert, Matt Orehowsky, Ryan Scott and Amber Lavoie. (CU-Mansfield). Shown, from left, are Harleigh Andrews, Bailey Brungard, Dr. Laura Osenbach, Caitlin Eirich, Cassidy Probst and Megan Borowicz. Not pictured: Sarah Osmun and Aylin Yakut. (CU-Lock Haven) PENNSYLVANIA – Commonwealth
